olivetti lime paint

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  • Mineral-based wall paint made from natural ingredients

  • For interior use

  • Dries very matte, like velvet. Smooth surfaces can be rubbed to a lovely gloss

  • Stunning results when used with our powdered pigments

  • This paint works on drywall, water-based primers and masonry

  • Sold in white, use pigments to add colors (Ochres & Oxides Pigments)

Pricing:
Lime Paint gal
Lime Paint 5-gal
Lime Prep 5-gal
Lime Sealer Concentrate qrt
Lime Sealer Concentrate gal


$48.00
$195.00
$140.00
$31.69
$68.00

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  • overview

    the story

    Faux finishes have become very popular as a way of imitating the color-saturated, handcrafted look of Old World stucco. Lime paint allows homeowners and professional painters to create these beautiful effects authentically. Painted on and left to dry, lime paint has a lush, velvety look. When polished, the paint glows in a way that’s unlike any other surface treatment. Walls appear to have texture, but feels smooth at the same time.

    This paint is made from 95% natural ingredients. The lime in it is hydrated lime, meaning it cures by reacting with carbon dioxide in the air re-absorbing carbon that was burned off in the manufacturing process. Other ingredients include a type of clay, marble dust, water and 2-5% latex binder.

    This is sold as a white paint only. Tint to pastel or vibrant colors, as desired, with our Ochres & Oxides pigments, or we Ecohaus has developed a custom pallet that can be tinted when purchased in the store.

    performance

    Lime paint dries naturally with a matte finish that looks like velvet. Polishing warms the color, adds sheen, accentuates any texture on the wall and makes brush movements more visible. Control the amount of sheen by changing the amount of pressure you apply. Burnishing also makes the color appear mottled.

    Olivetti Prep Coat

    • A plaster that is troweled on under Lime Paint to create an Old World look.
    • Contains marble aggregates, but has a slower drying time than other plasters.
    • Product may be tinted.
    • Finish with two coats of lime paint, and polish to desired sheen.

    Olivetti Sealer Concentrate

    • Water-based acrylic sealer for mineral finish projects.
    • Use as a topcoat over Olivetti Lime Paint and Grassello and Marmorino finishes.
    • For use in bathrooms and high traffic areas.
    • Can be tinted with earthground Pigments.
    • May slightly change the appearance of the paint.
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  • health

    at home

    Keep out of children’s reach. Do not take internally.

    Because lime paint dries hard and has a high pH, always wear gloves. Wear eye protection especially when working on ceilings.

    Read the manufacturer’s safety data sheets (MSDS) on these products.

    Standard lime paint

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  • use

    how much do i need?

    One gallon of lime paint covers approximately 250 to 300 square feet with one coat, depending on porosity of the surface. Two coats are usually needed over unpainted plaster or over walls that are newly skim-coated with drywall topping mix and not primed. Previously painted or primed surfaces may need three coats. On second and third coats, one gallon may cover a larger area. These coats don’t have to completely or evenly cover the first one.

    Plan batches of standard lime paint so that you will have a little left over for touchups. It is difficult to replicate exact colors later. If you apply different tones to the wall, store each color separately and label the sequence. Store leftovers in airtight containers. Do not allow to freeze.

    If you have stored paint for a long time, you may need to strain out any clumps that have formed.

    With the sealer, one gallon of concentrate is enough for approximately 1,000 square feet or more in one coat. Use at least two coats.

    how do i apply it

    Lime paint is quite different from standard paints and results depend on how you apply it. You can produce a weathered-wall look by changing the direction of the brush so that it goes up and down. On textured walls, you can skip areas so the white of the wall comes through. Some people apply two coats and others use five or more. Just remember that everything you do to one wall, you will have to do to every wall if you want a consistent look.

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    colors & styles

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